Airtel rolls out 4G LTE in Anambra

 Airtel Nigeria has reaffirmed its positioning as a leading mobile Internet services provider as it announced the deployment of 4G Long Term Evolution Service (LTE) in Onitsha, Awka, Nnewi and other major cities and towns in Anambra State.

Airtel said the switch to an upgraded 4G network in Anambra will boost trade and commerce; empower entrepreneurs, improve productivity, enhance personal effectiveness as well as enable telecoms consumers in Anambra to connect to their dreams.

Speaking during the launch event in Onitsha, last week, the Regional Operations Director, South Region, Mr Dapo Dosunmu, who represented the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, Mr Segun Ogunsanya, said the 4G roll-out reaffirms Airtel’s commitment to empower more Nigerians, stimulate economic activities across all sectors as well as provide unfettered access to affordable and reliable mobile Internet services in Anambra.

“Today, we are unveiling our 4G service in Onitsha, Awka, Amawbia, Nkpor, Obosi, Ogidi, Ogbunike, Umuoji, Nsugbe, Onitsha and Nnewi. With this launch, we will power people, businesses and aid governance through technology.

“Specifically, our 4G launch in Onitsha would help boost commerce and also provide entrepreneurs a veritable platform to connect with more stakeholders,” he said.

Also speaking at the event, the deputy governor of Anambra State, Dr Nkem Okeke, commended Airtel Nigeria for modernising its network infrastructure in Anambra State.

“This event calls for celebration as Airtel’s current upgrading and modernising of its network infrastructure across manor cities has come into Onitsha, the major commercial city in Anambra State.

“It is my sincere hope that the Board and Management of Airtel would continue to be committed to the empowerment of Nigerians in general and Ndi Anambra in particular; advancing the telecommunications’ infrastructure that stimulates accelerated economic activities across all sectors as well as provide affordable and reliable mobile network to your teeming customers.”

The event was attended by several dignitaries including Igwe Mike U.N Okonkwo Etusi; Owelle of Eziowelle, Onowu Eziowelle, Obi J. Akukwe, Dr Charles Nwufor, Senior Special Assistant to the deputy governor of Anambra State (Special Duties); Nze Uche Nwora, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Anambra Broadcasting Service; Chief Ikechukwu Ekwegbelu, Chairman, Main Market, Osha and Desert Explorer, Chief Newton Jibunoh.

Airtel, prior to the Onitsha 4G launch, had unveiled its 4G LTE services in Ibadan and Abuja earlier in the year.